What is gasification and how does gasification/IGCC work? Discussion of the products of gasification, including syn-gas for chemicals and fuels for power generation. How do the various gasification technologies compare, including mode of fuel feeding and fuel type (bituminous vs. subbituminous). How does IGCC differ from other power generation processes such as advanced coal combustion and oxy-combustion? Discussion of the environmental considerations of IGCC, including lower emissions, CO2 readiness, water usage and perceived limitations (e.g. costs and elevation).

Discussion of the demonstration and commercial-scale status of gasification technologies in the U.S. and worldwide. Also a discussion of demonstration programs for IGCC sponsored under the Clean Coal Initiative program and FutureGen.

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